Marshall University announced Wednesday it’s partnering with the University of Kentucky on a multimillion dollar research grant.

The two universities are partners in a $19.8 million grant from the National Institute of Health Clinical and Translational Science Award. The money helps further clinical and translational science initiatives, emphasizing medical research relevant to the community. The goal is to speed up the process of implementing laboratory findings in patient care. Joseph Shapiro is the Dean of the Marshall University School of Medicine.

Officials say a fire that damaged electrical wiring at Marshall University's football stadium in West Virginia has been ruled arson.

The Herald-Dispatch reports state Fire Marshal's spokesman Tim Chastain says they're offering a $5,000 reward to those with information leading to an arrest in connection with the Sunday night fire at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.

Marshall University is hosting a middle school football game at its indoor practice facility to benefit flood victims and recovery efforts.

Marshall says on its athletic department website that teams from Elkview and DuPont middle schools will play Saturday. It's the first game to be played at the 2-year-old building. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m.